Kansas Layoffs — December 2008
Employers in Kansas posted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2008, affecting an estimated 1,028 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 281% versus December 2007. The average filing covered 257 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 619 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 327 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 619 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 327 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 619 |
| Johnson | 1 | 327 |
| Riley | 1 | 82 |
Sedgwick felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 619 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 520 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 327 |
| Haysville | 1 | 99 |
| Manhattan | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna | Wichita | 520 | ||
| Capital One | Overland Park | 327 | ||
| Kongsberg Automotive | Haysville | 99 | ||
| Qtg | Manhattan | 82 |
The largest notice was filed by Cessna at its Wichita facility, reporting 520 affected workers. Capital One followed with 327 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.